Arm Q Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is arm q injection used for?
Arm Q Injection contains Quinine, an antimalarial used to treat uncomplicated and severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. It works by interfering with the parasite's ability to digest hemoglobin, leading to its death. It is typically administered intravenously or intramuscularly under medical supervision.
- Generic Name: Quinine
- Manufacturer: Sanjivani Parenteral Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ arm q injection Uses & Benefits
Treatment of uncomplicated and severe falciparum malaria; nocturnal leg cramps (off-label).
Off-label uses: Nocturnal leg cramps, Babesiosis (with clindamycin)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Quinine |
| Brand Name | Arm Q Injection |
| Manufacturer | Sanjivani Parenteral Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI MALARIALS |
| Action Class | Antimalarial- others |
| Route of Administration | Intramuscular injection. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC; protect from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Interferes with heme polymerization in the parasite's digestive vacuole, leading to toxic heme accumulation.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take arm q injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of arm q injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Cinchonism (tinnitus, headache, nausea, blurred vision)
- Hypoglycemia
- QT prolongation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Severe hypoglycemia
- Hemolytic anemia (G6PD deficiency)
- Thrombocytopenia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blackwater fever
- Photosensitivity
- Hepatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Decreased quinine clearance |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Amiodarone
- Digoxin
- Mefloquine
- Halofantrine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Rifampin
- Phenytoin
- Carbamazepine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Aluminum-containing antacids
- Calcium channel blockers
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase quinine levels.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of CNS depression and hepatotoxicity.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to quinine; G6PD deficiency; optic neuritis; tinnitus; history of QT prolongation.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
ECG (QT interval), blood glucose, renal function, auditory and visual function.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor ECG, electrolytes; consider activated charcoal if oral; hemodialysis ineffective.
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as remembered; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.